Hospital Information Systems Developer (ISS4) Oregon State Hospital

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

5d•$5,178 - $7,831•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), provides patient-centered psychiatric treatment for adults with mental illness from throughout Oregon. The Data and Information Services team helps OSH departments, programs, and staff develop, acquire, implement, and maintain information systems that improve decision-making, staff efficiency, and patient care. The Hospital Information Systems Developer maintains and modernizes systems and technology using Microsoft 365 Power Platform tools to customize applications, automate workflows, analyze and develop data, and support information systems for clinical and business operations. A key focus is transitioning legacy MS Access applications to secure, scalable, and sustainable technologies. The position leads planning, development, enhancement, and maintenance of hospital applications and data solutions. It supports and modernizes existing MS Access systems; implements solutions using enterprise platforms such as Power Platform, SQL Server, data warehouse technologies, and other OHA-approved tools; performs bug fixes and enhancements; and provides customer support, training, and technical documentation. The developer works with hospital and OHA business and technical teams to evaluate requirements, design improvements, troubleshoot issues, and support system integrations. Supported systems range from departmental applications to mission-critical solutions affecting patient safety, care coordination, and hospital operations. The role calls for advanced application and database development expertise, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business needs into reliable technology solutions. It also requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, Access, and SharePoint, along with working knowledge of modern application development practices, data design standards, and the software development lifecycle. This is one full-time, permanent Information Systems Specialist 4 position based in Salem, Oregon. It is a hybrid position represented by SEIU. Hiring is contingent on criminal and driving records checks and a drug screen meeting OHA/OSH criteria; OHA positions also require criminal background and abuse/neglect checks.

Requirements

Three years of information systems experience with MS suite tools, including Access, SQL, technical requirements gathering, debugging, re-engineering, and system migration; OR an associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or a related field, and one year of information systems experience with MS suite tools, including MS Access.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Access, and SharePoint.
Advanced technical expertise in application and database development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into reliable technology solutions.
Working knowledge of modern application development practices, data design standards, and the software development lifecycle.
Must complete criminal and driving records checks and a drug screen meeting OHA/OSH criteria at hire and throughout employment; OHA positions require criminal background and abuse/neglect checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Lists, and MS Access.
SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
Ability to identify and resolve application bugs to maintain operational reliability.
Experience managing user and role permissions in complex systems.
Functional understanding of data privacy and security principles, including HIPAA, CMS, and Joint Commission regulations.
Ability to analyze operational workflows and translate them into standardized tools.
Strong documentation skills, including user guides, help pages, and process maps.
Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements analysis, design, implementation, and deployment.
Ability to work with diverse teams across clinical, administrative, and operational subject areas.
Ability to translate technical topics into accessible language.
Experience supporting healthcare, public sector, or hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain and modernize systems and technology using Microsoft 365 Power Platform tools.
Customize applications, automate workflows, analyze and develop data, and support information systems used for clinical and business operations.
Transition legacy MS Access applications to secure, scalable, and sustainable technologies.
Lead planning, development, enhancement, and maintenance of applications and data solutions used across the hospital.
Support and modernize existing MS Access-based systems.
Implement solutions using Power Platform, SQL Server, data warehouse technologies, and other OHA-approved tools.
Perform bug fixes and application enhancements.
Provide customer support, training, and technical documentation.
Partner with hospital and OHA business and technical teams to evaluate requirements, design improvements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful system integrations.
Support systems ranging from departmental applications to mission-critical solutions affecting patient safety, care coordination, and hospital operations.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and qualified family members, with a low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Deferred compensation savings program.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
11 paid holidays.
3 personal business days.
8 hours of monthly sick leave.
Vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities to support career growth with the State of Oregon.